
Actor
Väino Laes
Born 1951 · Jõhvi, Ida-Viru County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
Väino Laes (born September 26, 1951 in Jõhvi) is an Estonian actor. In 1974 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. From 1978 to 1989 he worked at Rakvere Theatre, 1989–1995 in Estonian Drama Theatre, and since 1995 in Vanalinnastuudio. He has also starred in several films. In 1992 he was a nominee for the European Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Laes has been in a long-term relationship with actress Erika Kaljusaar since 1980. The couple reside in the village of Padise in Harju County, with a summer home and small farm on the island of Saaremaa.
Acting

Peace Avenue
Peeter · 1991

Arabella, the Pirate's Daughter
Gendarme #1 · 1983

Lamb in the Down Right Corner
Jakob · 1992

Names in Marble
Red Patrolman at the Train Station · 2002

Midday
Chimney Sweeper · 1982

Jüri Rumm
Count von Rellingshausen · 1994

Autumn
Oskar Luts · 1990

City Unplugged
Andres · 1993

The Pastor of Reigi
Servant · 1978

Dear Mister Moon
Uncle Oskar · 1998

Awakening
Arnold · 1990

The Joys of Midlife
Customer at the Mall · 1987

Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Bandit · 1985

The Master of Kõrboja
(uncredited) · 1980

Kid Detectives and the Secret of the White Lady
Bishop · 2013

ENSV
Treener · 2010

Distance
Father · 2012

How the King Wished to Go to the Moon
Major · 2024